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Brazilian police arrest Brabet-linked operator in Campinas

Brazilian authorities arrested Alberth Cesar Janjon, the man linked to the Brabet gambling brand, in a May 21 raid on a Campinas luxury apartment. The arrest was part of Operation Dirty Game, targeting a six-state network that used influencers with millions of followers to funnel players onto unlicensed platforms. Blask data placed Brabet at #21 in Brazil by demand at the time of the arrest.

Brazil’s illegal betting market: 40% of operators, 22% of revenue

Brazil's Federal Court of Accounts confirmed 40% of betting operators still work without a licence, 16 months into regulated operation. Blask data shows unlicensed brands have lost the consumer battle — their demand share dropped from 8.9% to 4.3% — but still hold roughly 22% of estimated market revenue. That gap runs through the payment layer, and it's exactly where TCU's enforcement recommendations now point.

Stake enters Mexico ahead of the World Cup

Stake went live in Mexico on 5 May 2026 through an agent arrangement with Uno Capali. Blask data shows the brand already held 1.81% BAP in Mexico, ranking 18th before the formal launch. Here is what that position looks like and what it faces.

Betano’s Argentina sponsorship lands as demand jumps 358%

Kaizen Gaming doubles down on LatAm as Betano becomes an official regional sponsor of Argentina’s national team via the AFA. Blask data shows Argentine demand for the brand up roughly 358% year on year—one of the fastest signals in its footprint heading into the 2026 World Cup cycle.

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